Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Unionville, CT, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to procedures while supporting security objectives at the assigned airport.

The role demands judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Unionville, CT, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to procedures while supporting security objectives at the assigned airport.

The role demands judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays